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Vrod-Mike
06-10-2009, 07:46 PM
My wife and I made a 12 hour round trip trek to pic our new puppy up on Saturday, so I thought it only fitting that it would also be the first time I really used my new Nikon D5000. For the most part I was using the preset modes on the camera since I really haven't had time to learn that much about the camera or photography in general, but I can tell that even with the factory preset modes it takes much better pics then my 7MP P&S.

Here are a few pics at the breeders house. There are a few pics of the mother which should be close to what our little girl will look like. There's also a pic of the mother with what remained of her litter and a few pics of the new little girl. As you can see my wife was very happy to finally get to hold her. :)

My wife in front of the kennel:

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My puppies mother:

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Mom and her babies:

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Tears of joy:

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The car ride home:

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Sakari and mommy in our yard:

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Getting used to her new surroundings:

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Me and the three kids the morning after we picked her up. I didn't get much sleep the first few nights since she howled all night long, but last night she slept through the night. I guess she's getting used to being here.

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Some action shots of Sakari running around the yard with her brothers:

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After about 5 minutes Harley's ready for a break. :)

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My wife in all her glory with our three four legged kids:

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echo3
06-10-2009, 07:53 PM
What wonderful pictures Mike! Everyone looks so happy, and of course the puppy is precious.
Your action shots are terrific. I'm glad you're enjoying your new camera! :)
EZE RIDER
06-10-2009, 07:55 PM
The images and the dogs are great!
Diamond Lil
06-10-2009, 08:11 PM
Mike!!!!!!!! They are all beautiful!!!!! And your wife does look very happy. As do you Daddy. :D

Sakari is a perfect addition to your family and the boys seem to agree.

The third and fourth pictures from the last are just way too much fun.
Vrod-Mike
06-10-2009, 08:22 PM
Mike!!!!!!!! They are all beautiful!!!!! And your wife does look very happy. As do you Daddy. :D

Sakari is a perfect addition to your family and the boys seem to agree.

The third and fourth pictures from the last are just way too much fun.

I like being about to shoot action shots like that. That is one thing my P&S definitely can't do. I'm sure this camera can take much better pictures then these, but even if not I think thses look better then anything I've ever taken. I may have to clean the bike and head out for a photo shoot. :D
Diamond Lil
06-10-2009, 08:24 PM
Mike, you cannot complain for first pics! Heck, we've all made worse with cameras we know. Just look at Harley taking his break with Sakari playing with the ball...Excellent!

I cannot wait to see what you bring back from your photo trip.
Kodatech
06-10-2009, 09:57 PM
Cool...that puppy is gorgeous! How did the D5000 handle? :)
3 Olive Martini
06-10-2009, 10:01 PM
i LOVE the third from the bottom..
Oriondk
06-10-2009, 11:58 PM
Great pics of the new pup. What kind of dog is she?????
Heavens Thunder
06-11-2009, 01:42 AM
Great pictures Mike of your new puppy and Happy Family !
Vrod-Mike
06-11-2009, 04:58 AM
Cool...that puppy is gorgeous! How did the D5000 handle? :)

It worked great, but I'm clumsy with it since I'm still not familiar with how it works.

i LOVE the third from the bottom..

I love that shot to. I just wish she was in the cetner of the image, but it's hard because she never sits still. :)

Great pics of the new pup. What kind of dog is she?????

She is an Alaskan Klee Kai which is basically a miniature Husky. She will only get to be around 15lbs.
Diamond Lil
06-12-2009, 06:32 AM
Any more pictures? She's growing and changing daily, you know. :D
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 06:48 AM
Any more pictures? She's growing and changing daily, you know. :D

I can't wait for her to grow a little. She's so small she fits through the bars on the gate we bought to keep her confined, so I have to barricade the gate to keep her in the room. LOL

I'll post some more pics later.
Diamond Lil
06-12-2009, 07:09 AM
Has she been quieter?
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 07:35 AM
Has she been quieter?

Yes thank goodness. She barks a little when I first lock her up, but then she goes to sleep and is quite all night.
Diamond Lil
06-12-2009, 08:14 AM
Good for you. Those first few nights can be trying. CHarely was our worst.
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 07:34 PM
Here's a couple of her and Bosco napping together. These were taken with my P&S.

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3 Olive Martini
06-12-2009, 07:42 PM
awwwww that little bosco is so cute!! hehehe.. they both are ..
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 07:45 PM
awwwww that little bosco is so cute!! hehehe.. they both are ..

I think if you ever met Bosco in person I might never see him again. LOL
Heavens Thunder
06-12-2009, 07:59 PM
Nice Pictures Mike !
Diamond Lil
06-12-2009, 08:37 PM
Wow Mike! Very good that they have taken to each other enough to share the bed. How about Harley?
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 09:22 PM
Wow Mike! Very good that they have taken to each other enough to share the bed. How about Harley?

Harley is fine with the puppy, but he won't sleep with her or even Bosco for that matter. The only time he sleeps in the same bed as Bosco is when he's in bed with us on the weekends. Then he'll make an exception and sleep with Bosco. :)
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 09:25 PM
I just snapped this pic. How could this possibly be comfortable?

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echo3
06-12-2009, 09:28 PM
Hey, that's how I sleep :p
3 Olive Martini
06-12-2009, 09:49 PM
hilarious.. and mike you might be right.. bosco might wanna come home with me...
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 10:01 PM
hilarious.. and mike you might be right.. bosco might wanna come home with me...

I think you might want him to come home with you whether he wants to or not. LOL
Diamond Lil
06-12-2009, 10:15 PM
Harley is fine with the puppy, but he won't sleep with her or even Bosco for that matter. The only time he sleeps in the same bed as Bosco is when he's in bed with us on the weekends. Then he'll make an exception and sleep with Bosco. :)
Isn't it nice to know that in his mind you trump Bosco?;)
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 10:41 PM
Here's a pic I just took of Harley sharing his ottoman with Sakari. This is a rarity because he usually doesn't let anyone on his ottoman. This is right under my desk and he is usually there or on my lap when I'm on the forums.

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3 Olive Martini
06-12-2009, 10:43 PM
awwww....that is BEYOND sweet!!
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 10:44 PM
umm i think you forgot something

Look again. :)
3 Olive Martini
06-12-2009, 10:46 PM
i did and edited LOL good thing she doesnt snore huh?
Vrod-Mike
06-12-2009, 10:50 PM
i did and edited LOL good thing she doesnt snore huh?

Have you ever heard a Pug snore? They can wake the dead when they really get going, so it's Sakari that has to worry.

They have been like this for the last hour or so. LOL

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pegdragger
06-13-2009, 08:17 AM
Too funny! I see you keep Anna Nicole in a good spot as well...
echo3
06-13-2009, 08:42 AM
no wonder Harley snores....he sleeps on his face
3 Olive Martini
06-13-2009, 11:27 AM
excellent second pic!!